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21 ratings : 14 reviews

Tomato-Basil Chicken

Full of fresh pesto flavors, this saucy chicken dish rests on a bed of hot fettuccine. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:20 min

Start to Finish:20 min

makes:4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

8	oz uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
2	teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1	medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1	clove garlic, finely chopped
3	medium tomatoes, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
2	cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey breast
3	tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/8	teaspoon red pepper sauce

1.	Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Cover to keep warm.
2.	Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except fettuccine; reduce heat to medium.
3.	Cover; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 360 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 540mg; Total Carbohydrate 47g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 5g); Protein 30g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 3 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

MyPyramid Servings 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 3/4 c Vegetables, 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 2 oz-equivalents Grains

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14 Reviews

Easy & tasty!

Will definitely make again, so fresh and flavorful! I add a little more Tabasco.
Posted at 9:46 AM on September 29 2008 by lucymsp ,

tomato-basil chicken

great recipe, will make it again
Posted at 3:00 PM on September 23 2008 by sherinrick , Broken Arrow OK

Delicious

This is a great recipe. I LOVE the tomatos. Will make this again.
Posted at 9:57 AM on September 15 2008 by asmith , Jasper AL

delish!

I made this just as directed using fresh basil. Only had regular spaghetti so I did sub that. Next time I'll add some red pepper flakes or more hot sauce as this was not spicey at all. Very yummy though!
Posted at 1:33 PM on August 5 2008 by ChrisinNH ,

Very Easy and Tasty!

I can't really cook per se but with this recipe, there'd be no mistakes. Instead of using fresh tomatoes, I used canned tomatoes to make it simpler. It's so delicious that everyone thought I've been cooking for years. hehehe. If they only knew...... :)
Posted at 8:20 AM on June 23 2008 by joan_gozo ,

Simple and Delicious!

This is one of my favorite recipes now! It was so simple (I also used a can of diced tomatoes instead) and delicious using organic vegetables. Best yet - I was able to let it simmer while preparing my salad and other meals for the week and then when I was done - it was ready. Great left-over as well.
Posted at 9:53 AM on May 13 2008 by kristi , Atlanta GA

YUM!

We substitute a can of diced tomatoes and add lots of extra garlic to give this already amazing recipe some extra kick. We found the recipe last week and have already made it three times! This is a keeper.
Posted at 9:43 AM on March 19 2008 by Sue , Grand Rapids MI

This Rocks!

I have made this dinner twice and each time my husband, a wonderful cook himself, raved! The flavors are so wonderful together - much more elegant than spaghetti. It is very easy and with lite or whole wheat pasta it is 5 points on Weight Watchers! Delicious.
Posted at 9:39 AM on February 4 2008 by Paulette in Michigan , novi MI

Awesome

I added mushrooms to this recipe (because I love mushrooms) it was fantastic!
Posted at 9:39 AM on January 28 2008 by Lotus Blossom , Angola NY

SOOO easy

I'm not much of a cook, but after making this dish, I felt gourmet! It tastes phenomenal and looks like you spent a lot more time in the kitchen than you actually did. Highly recommended.
Posted at 3:22 PM on January 25 2008 by Lisa , Ithaca NY

Delicious!

What a delicious flavors with unexpectedly bold flavors and such a simple and minimal recipe list! Even better is that most all of the ingredients can be prepared before-hand (chopping tom/onions & cooking chicken), so that the actual cook time is minimal.
Posted at 9:50 AM on January 11 2008 by Jessie , Atlanta GA

I was great! I couldn't believe how good it tasted!
Posted at 9:41 AM on December 13 2007 by mary207k , houma LA

Pretty Good

This was a pretty good way for my family and I to start to eat healthy it is a lot like spaghetti but not so filling that you feel overfull. I will be making this one again
Posted at 10:12 AM on November 8 2007 by sinjun13 , Yigo GU

tomato- basil chicken

My husband and I loved this recipe! I put it in my recipe box! I needed to use up my regular fettuchine noodles, so I will have to try the whole wheat ones next time!
Posted at 9:38 AM on October 29 2007 by , Madison WI

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